Foot Locker
Supply Chain Quality Assurance Intern
Foot Locker, Junction City, Kansas, United States, 66441
Overview
THIS IS NOT A REMOTE ROLE
Foot Locker, Inc. is a leading footwear and apparel retailer that unlocks the "inner sneakerhead" in all of us. With approximately 2,500 retail stores in 26 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, and a licensed store presence in the Middle East and Asia, Foot Locker, Inc. has a strong history of sneaker authority that sparks discovery and ignites the power of sneaker culture through its portfolio of brands, including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos.
Foot Locker is looking for
Interns to join the Supply Chain team in Junction City, KS . The Supply Chain team is a high functioning team with expertise in inventory management, logistics, and cross functional partnerships that ensures the right products reach the right places at the right time, driving customer satisfaction and business growth.
Working with cross-functional teams,
the Supply Chain Quality Internship
role will support the Quality Assurance (QA) and Inventory Control (IC) teams in conducting various quality assurance activities, including product assessment, process monitoring, and data analysis. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in quality management systems, compliance, and continuous improvement processes.
Responsibilities•Summer program located at one of Foot Locker's Distribution Centers working closely with team members and leaders to develop an understanding Quality Assurance and Inventory Control within the distribution centers.•Assist in conducting inspections and audits of products, processes, and materials to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.•Support the creation, implementation, and maintenance of quality procedures, guidelines, and documentation.•Perform data collection and analysis related to product defects, trends, and improvement opportunities.•Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for non-conforming products or processes.•Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to resolve quality issues.•Support the preparation of reports, summaries, and presentations for internal stakeholders.•Assist in the development and improvement of quality control processes and testing methods.•Participate in quality improvement projects and initiatives aimed at increasing product reliability and reducing waste.•Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To qualify for an internship with Foot Locker, individuals must:•Undergraduate or graduate business student pursuing a degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.•3.2 GPA•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.•Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in testing and data collection.•Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).•A proactive and self-motivated approach to learning and tasks.•Basic understanding of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO standards, SPC) is a plus.•Effective communication skills for all levels of the organization•Ability to work cross-functionally•Willingness to learn with hands-on experience•Proficient with Microsoft Office Tools: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Work Environment:
This position works in a warehouse setting, with limited outdoor exposure during the workday. This role routinely uses standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, box cutters, RF scanner, and tape dispensers. Based on business necessity associates may be required to temporarily work in other locations that require different physical demands.
Our Culture:
Our culture is innovative and collaborative; we have an outstanding staff who perform at a high level, yet we encourage new ideas and bring people into our organization who will challenge the way we do things daily.
We are a Fortune 500 company, a brand that people know, with multiple divisions and offices across not only the country, but the globe. Providing great opportunity to make lateral moves as well as advance.
SC has a high bar for talent and is consistently assessing, developing and engaging their team in order to build a data first culture to optimize the customer experience.
Benefits
Casual work environmentEmployee Discount
THIS IS NOT A REMOTE ROLE
Foot Locker, Inc. is a leading footwear and apparel retailer that unlocks the "inner sneakerhead" in all of us. With approximately 2,500 retail stores in 26 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, and a licensed store presence in the Middle East and Asia, Foot Locker, Inc. has a strong history of sneaker authority that sparks discovery and ignites the power of sneaker culture through its portfolio of brands, including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos.
Foot Locker is looking for
Interns to join the Supply Chain team in Junction City, KS . The Supply Chain team is a high functioning team with expertise in inventory management, logistics, and cross functional partnerships that ensures the right products reach the right places at the right time, driving customer satisfaction and business growth.
Working with cross-functional teams,
the Supply Chain Quality Internship
role will support the Quality Assurance (QA) and Inventory Control (IC) teams in conducting various quality assurance activities, including product assessment, process monitoring, and data analysis. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in quality management systems, compliance, and continuous improvement processes.
Responsibilities•Summer program located at one of Foot Locker's Distribution Centers working closely with team members and leaders to develop an understanding Quality Assurance and Inventory Control within the distribution centers.•Assist in conducting inspections and audits of products, processes, and materials to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.•Support the creation, implementation, and maintenance of quality procedures, guidelines, and documentation.•Perform data collection and analysis related to product defects, trends, and improvement opportunities.•Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for non-conforming products or processes.•Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to resolve quality issues.•Support the preparation of reports, summaries, and presentations for internal stakeholders.•Assist in the development and improvement of quality control processes and testing methods.•Participate in quality improvement projects and initiatives aimed at increasing product reliability and reducing waste.•Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To qualify for an internship with Foot Locker, individuals must:•Undergraduate or graduate business student pursuing a degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.•3.2 GPA•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.•Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in testing and data collection.•Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).•A proactive and self-motivated approach to learning and tasks.•Basic understanding of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO standards, SPC) is a plus.•Effective communication skills for all levels of the organization•Ability to work cross-functionally•Willingness to learn with hands-on experience•Proficient with Microsoft Office Tools: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Work Environment:
This position works in a warehouse setting, with limited outdoor exposure during the workday. This role routinely uses standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, box cutters, RF scanner, and tape dispensers. Based on business necessity associates may be required to temporarily work in other locations that require different physical demands.
Our Culture:
Our culture is innovative and collaborative; we have an outstanding staff who perform at a high level, yet we encourage new ideas and bring people into our organization who will challenge the way we do things daily.
We are a Fortune 500 company, a brand that people know, with multiple divisions and offices across not only the country, but the globe. Providing great opportunity to make lateral moves as well as advance.
SC has a high bar for talent and is consistently assessing, developing and engaging their team in order to build a data first culture to optimize the customer experience.
Benefits
Casual work environmentEmployee Discount